Protein Enriched Dahl

Protein Enriched Dahl

Serves: 6 Bariatric serves


Ingredients:

  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 celery stalk, finely diced
  • 1 small carrot, finely diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely diced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric 
  • 2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to your tastes)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1 small zucchini, finely diced
  • 100g pumpkin, finely diced 
  • 400g can lentils, drained and rinsed
  • 2 vegetable stock cubes
  • 2 scoops (60g) pure protein powder

Method: 

  • In a heavy based saucepan melt the butter and sauté the onion, celery, carrot and garlic for 2-3 minutes or until the onion softens
  • Add in all the dried spices and the fresh ginger and fry off until aromatic, approximately 1-2 minutes 
  • Add the zucchini, pumpkin, lentils and stock cubes then top with 2 1/2 cups water
  • Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to a very gentle simmer for 60 minutes
  • Place the protein powder in with 1/3 cup water in a blender and process until smooth
  • Remove the Dahl from the heat then stir the protein mixture through the Dahl until well combined.

Nutritional Value per serve:

  • Calories: 136
  • Total fat: 4.2g
  • Total carbohydrates: 15.4g
  • Sugars: 2.4g
  • Protein: 12.4g

Recipe Notes:

  • Store covered in the fridge for a maximum of 3 days
  • This recipe is freezer friendly to be consumed within 6 months
  • Protein powder used in the recipe is Protein Supplies Australia WPI Fast Release protein powders
  • You can buy online from www.proteinsuppliesaustralia.com.au 
  • Use the Discount code psafriendsofhollys at checkout to get a 10% discount

Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes. The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.